McLemore hit a 3-pointer to cut the Panthers’ lead to 74-72 with 22 seconds left in regulation. After Miller sank two free throws, McLemore was fouled as he made a 3-pointer. The free throw forced overtime.

Maine committed 26 fouls and had two players foul out, allowing Eastern Illinois to make 26 of 35 free throws. The Black Bears were 4 of 4 from the line.

The Nor’easters used a 16-2 run late in the first half to coast into halftime with a 41-16 lead, which didn’t drop below 24 points in the second half.

UNE held the Leopards to six field goals in each half.

BATES 84, UM-FARMINGTON 46: Allie Beaulieu scored 22 points to lead Bates College (2-1) over the Beavers (1-4) at Farmington.

The Bobcats outscored Farmington 50-20 in the first half. Meredith Kelly added 15 points and Annie Burns had seven assists for Bates.

(1) BAYLOR 91, TEXAS SOUTHERN 39: Brittney Griner had 23 points and 14 rebounds for Baylor (7-0), which stretched its home winning streak to 27 games with a victory against Texas Southern (1-4) at Waco, Texas.

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